Rachel Kahn, Author at THE CITY - NYC News

Election signs in Boca Raton, Florida urged voters to vote against an abortion-rights amendment.

Health

NYC Abortion Providers Brace for New Florida Influx

Nov. 25, 2024, 5:00 a.m.Nov. 25, 2024, 7:24 a.m.

Florida’s near total ban on abortions — which already led to a wave of patients coming to NYC — was upheld in November’s election.

Migrants arriving at Port Authority were placed on buses to city shelters.

How to New York

What Is a Sanctuary City and What Does That Mean for NYC Under Trump?

Nov. 15, 2024, 4:42 p.m.Jan. 6, 2025, 3:15 p.m.

Here’s a guide to the policies that together define a “sanctuary city” — and what that could mean during a potential mass deportation effort.

Sandy Nurse, City Council member representing District 37.

Tenants

Council Considers ‘Bold’ Slate of Tenant Protection Bills for NYC

Nov. 12, 2024, 5:25 p.m.Nov. 12, 2024, 5:25 p.m.

The aims of the bills, which include curbing illegal evictions and keeping tenants safe during heatwaves, were broadly ed by those testifying — but implementation challenges lingered.

Elections

Trump Sweeps to National Victory and Makes Inroads in NYC

Nov. 5, 2024, 5:40 p.m.May 22, 2025, 12:27 p.m.

While Democrat Kamala Harris won NYC as expected, her margin of victory was lower than what Biden and Clinton scored in the previous two elections.

Maternal Health

A Reproductive Health Center Grows in The Bronx

Nov. 2, 2024, 12:43 p.m.Nov. 2, 2024, 12:43 p.m.

The holistic center, which provides services from acupuncture to pap smears, is intended to be a step toward finally bringing a birth center to the borough with the city’s highest maternal mortality rate.

Post Office

There’s a Postcard Stamp Shortage in NYC — and Kamala Harris Is the Reason Why

Oct. 31, 2024, 5:00 a.m.Oct. 31, 2024, 2:31 p.m.

The stamps have repeatedly sold out at post offices across the city as Democrats in the deep blue metropolis try to persuade swing state voters.

City Hall

Eric Adams Takes Swings at Media and Mayoral Rivals — But Not at Trump

Oct. 29, 2024, 6:53 p.m.Oct. 31, 2024, 3:52 p.m.

Following a Manhattan rally where the Republican presidential nominee and ers bashed immigrants, Puerto Rico and Democrat Kamala Harris, the criminally indicted mayor refused to address questions on Donald Trump or his mass deportation vow.

Elections

New York Has Only Four Competitive Judicial Races on the Ballot — And That’s More Than Usual

Oct. 25, 2024, 5:00 a.m.Jan. 6, 2025, 3:11 p.m.

Judicial nominees are hand-picked by party insiders and often spend years currying favor and donating to the party before they’re nominated to the bench.

Elections

Races to Watch in New York City This November

Oct. 25, 2024, 5:00 a.m.Jan. 6, 2025, 3:10 p.m.

Close contests are happening for state-level seats. Here’s what to know about them.

Rachel Kahn

NYC Abortion Providers Brace for New Florida Influx

What Is a Sanctuary City and What Does That Mean for NYC Under Trump?

Council Considers ‘Bold’ Slate of Tenant Protection Bills for NYC

Trump Sweeps to National Victory and Makes Inroads in NYC

A Reproductive Health Center Grows in The Bronx

There’s a Postcard Stamp Shortage in NYC — and Kamala Harris Is the Reason Why

Eric Adams Takes Swings at Media and Mayoral Rivals — But Not at Trump

New York Has Only Four Competitive Judicial Races on the Ballot — And That’s More Than Usual

Races to Watch in New York City This November

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